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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MBTS | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,772 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mbts.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MBTS | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,580 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,580 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,658 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,318 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,774 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 35% | 29% |
Admission |
MBTS | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 105 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 99 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.6% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MBTS | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MBTS | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,004 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $237 |
Diversity |
MBTS | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 81% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
MBTS | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 77% | ||
Campus |
MBTS | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than MBTS based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 3,772 students)
MBTS vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBTS or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 611.1% more expensive to attend than MBTS for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 611.1% higher at Wake Forest than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($61,012.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary than Wake Forest ($23,318 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary are 21.9% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($13,658 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary than Wake Forest University (35% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 839.3% larger than aid received Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($54,233 vs. $5,774)
MBTS vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MBTS or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or MBTS .
- MBTS has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
MBTS vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBTS or Wake Forest? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Wake Forest and MBTS.
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary students graduate with a $5,996 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($17,004 vs. $23,000)
- MBTS graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($175 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBTS students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/